milgram Flashcards
1
Q
what was milgrams aim
A
to see how far people would go in obeying an authority figure even if it was against their moral code
2
Q
what kind of sampling did he use
A
self selected
3
Q
what was his sample
A
40 males
4
Q
was it quasi, lab or field
A
lab
5
Q
what was the range of volts
A
15-450
6
Q
what happened at 300 volts
A
the learner started to bang on the wall and then refused to answer
7
Q
how many people went to 300 volts
A
all the participants
8
Q
what percentage went to 450 volts
A
65%
9
Q
what does the fact that most went to a high voltage show?
A
people find it difficult to resist someone they see as having authority
10
Q
what did milgram conclude
A
if the circumstances are right ordinary people are capable of inhumane acts
11
Q
what is the factor that cause people to obey
A
situational factors
